Fermentation

I am a big fan of fermentation. Prior to the invention of refrigerators, traditional cultures learned how to harness the power of healthy bacteria to preserve food. Not only does fermentation preserve food, but it increases the nutrient quality and helps our gut flora. This strengthens our immune system.

Modern society eats too much dead food. It is my opinion that adding fermented food to your diet will greatly improve your health. Since I started fermenting food, I almost never get sick and when I do my recovery time is much faster and the symptoms are more muted.

Mostly I ferment veggies, but I’ve also dabbled with dairy ferments as well. Below is a list of posts that cover recipes and tips on fermentation.

Resources

The single best resource I have seen for getting started with fermentation is the Fermentation Workshop DVD by Sander Katz. The four best books that I’ve seen on fermentation are Wild Fermentation,The Art of Fermentation, The Joy of Pickling andNourishing Traditions.